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Rymell Family History

Rymell Surname Meaning

see Rimell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rymell family from?

You can see how Rymell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rymell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rymell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Rymell families living in Wiltshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rymell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Rymell families in 1891.
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What did your Rymell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rymell. 67% of Rymell men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Rymell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rymell were Contractors Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Contractors Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

What Rymell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rymell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rymell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 190 immigration records available for the last name Rymell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 184 military records available for the last name Rymell. For the veterans among your Rymell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rymell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rymell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rymell in 1963 was 67, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rymell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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